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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1911
Page
2
The fragmentary text mixes remarks on relocating the Western Penitentiary amid graft concerns with editorials on personal reputation and press integrity. It cites Franklin News on honesty, a farmer’s potshot on potatoes, Socialist ideas on state coal control, and Gazettes noting Musburg growth and coronation week saloons, ending with a jab at legislative speed.
Transfers filed at the county court house record office include George Burch et al to George W Patterson and Orrin Thoughnon via Burk. Henry M Cooper transfers to James Town Brewing Co. Fredonia Postmaster W J Clark seeks postal bank status for Fredonia citing a large foreign population and favorable outcome.
Harrisburg April 21 report from the House session outlines a plan to create a state park system under governor appointing, with amendments restricting insolence and pools. Dozens of bills cleared on second reading. revenue measures and lamp rules discussed. adjournment near. The judiciary committee moves to ratify the income tax amendment to the federal constitution.
The Stratford Shakespeare Club held its annual banquet at the Bagley home on Smith Street marking the close of the season. Twenty three members attended despite one absence, enjoying an elaborate repast, quizzes, and impromptu musical numbers amid festive plants and decor.
Narrow escape involves Mia Mauehe Porter and Mrs Alice Bur Alek as their horse bolted on the Erie railroad near McNearney crossing east of Milton City. The wagon narrowly cleared the tracks as a fast train approached, with Mr and Mrs Wilmot Davis risking their lives to pull the women to safety moments before the locomotive passed.
Information is wanted on the whereabouts of John Dolan of Cor- FY who has been missing for a long time. Anyone knowing his location should notify Information desk of the Journal in Corry Pa.
Sunday religious events list across churches includes First Presbyterian Congregational and Baptist services. Morning and evening worship times, Sunday schools, sermons on sacred topics, hymn and choir elements, and special observances mark the day. Notable notes include the Tercentenary of the King James Bible and a Salvation Army program with holiness meeting and Sunday School.
Erie druggists were fined ten dollars and sentenced later by Alderman Schoor after Joseph Di Govann alleged they filed prescriptions with altered names to evade state examinations. Additional arrests may follow as officials pursue further charges.
An odd OCR fragment advertises a weekly optical trial conducted at a hotel in Corry with mentions of lenses, a Shurom amount, and a fixed Bele street address. The text is garbled but centers on eye care services and frame fittings occurring every Friday.
A brief notice notes ongoing work by a team including Imane on site at 21 Chesnut Bt and Miller. Tasks mentioned include plowing harrowing gardening filing grading and excavating for cellars with a focus on property preparation and groundwork.
At the Lyric Lyric tonight Vitagraph with Jas Turner and a Biograph program presents Wxciting Western Souvenirs of Miso Turner on Monday, showcasing early motion pictures and a noted performer in a local cinema listing.
Dunkirk April 21 10 year old Warl Pollinger fell thirty feet from a cliff at Point Grae into shallow water but was saved by Carl Miller a drayman. Miller lowered a rope from the lighthouse and pulled Pollinger to safety after a harrowing struggle in strong wind and waves.
Corry Knights of Columbus to hold a chapter meeting tomorrow afternoon at the local order rooms on West Main Street. Attendees from Oil City Franklin Warren and other places expected with a luncheon for members and guests. Important business to be discussed with many out of town attendees likely.
Residents condemn a weekend action in Warren where several youths circulated thousands of paste posters and littered streets, trees, and fences with handbills. Citizens lament wages spent on improving the city turned wasteful by the prank, hoping for restraint and cleaner upkeep.
Fire damaged the Sherman house on Railroad Street on April 21 about six o clock. The frame structure suffered severe fire and smoke damage with only the chimney remaining. Neighbors mistook it for a bonfire and did not act promptly. Mr Gleason’s goods were partly saved and L D Reynolds’ items were destroyed. Insurance coverage is stated at 400.
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